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Home Care Is Just the Beginning: Expanding Your Business Beyond the Basics
Apr 16, 2026
32m 55s
Building Systems That Let Service Businesses Thrive Beyond the Founder
Mar 25, 2026
23m 11s
Leading Under Pressure: How Home Care Bosses Handle Underrated and Overlooked Roles
Mar 12, 2026
22m 27s
Earned Authority: How Crystal Smith Leads Her Business, Family, and Community
Feb 28, 2026
44m 43s
Why Letting Go Is the Key to Service Business Growth
Feb 11, 2026
29m 37s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 4/16/26 |  Home Care Is Just the Beginning: Expanding Your Business Beyond the Basics | Welcome back to Care to CEO, the podcast where we break down what it really takes to build, grow, and scale a care-based business from the ground up. In today’s episode, we’re challenging everything you think you know about home care. Home care isn’t the end goal; it’s just the entry point. Crystal Smith shares her personal journey of starting hands-on in the care industry and realizing that running a home care agency is only the foundation for an entire healthcare ecosystem. She discus... | 32m 55s | ||||||
| 3/25/26 | Building Systems That Let Service Businesses Thrive Beyond the Founder | Welcome back to another episode of Care to CEO, the podcast where we dig deep into what it truly takes to scale a service-based business while staying true to your mission and values. In today’s episode, host Crystal Smith tackles one of the toughest transitions every founder faces: stepping back from personally handling every aspect of client care. Crystal unpacks why letting go of day-to-day service delivery is so emotionally charged, especially in the care industry, where client trust is e... | 23m 11s | ||||||
| 3/12/26 | Leading Under Pressure: How Home Care Bosses Handle Underrated and Overlooked Roles | Welcome back to Care to CEO! In this episode, host Crystal Smith is joined by her business partner, Latanya Billings, a seasoned business consultant, and her sister Gracie Dillard, who serves as operations manager. Together, they pull back the curtain on what it’s really like to be at the helm of a home care agency and highlight the unique challenges faced by those who transition from hands-on caregiving into executive leadership. The conversation dives deep into the realities of being undere... | 22m 27s | ||||||
| 2/28/26 | Earned Authority: How Crystal Smith Leads Her Business, Family, and Community | Welcome back to Season 2 of “Care to CEO”! This season is all about earned leadership, integration, and transformation, and Crystal Smith’s journey is a masterclass in building, scaling, and leading a care-based business from the ground up. She is a powerhouse who’s grown from humble beginnings as a caregiver and CNA to a respected CEO and city councilwoman. Get ready to dive deep as Crystal Smith shares candid stories about turning responsibility into strategy, the behind-the-scenes sacrific... | 44m 43s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | Why Letting Go Is the Key to Service Business Growth | Welcome to Season 2 of Care to CEO! In this episode, Crystal Smith, CEO and former city councilwoman, kicks off the season with an honest conversation about the essential shift every service-based founder needs to make: stepping out of the weeds and embracing the true role of a CEO. This isn't just about "doing less", it's about leading differently, building systems, and empowering your business to grow beyond you. Crystal Smith opens up about the emotional challenges of letting go, moving fr... | 29m 37s | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | Real Estate Power Moves for Care Business Owners: Avoiding Pitfalls and Building Wealth | Welcome back to Care to CEO! In this powerful season finale, Crystal Smith dives into one of the most critical and challenging aspects of running a care-based business: real estate. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand, this episode is packed with wisdom and hard-earned lessons on everything from choosing the right property and navigating leases to building real wealth and protecting yourself from common traps. Crystal Smith shares her personal journey, including the costly m... | 29m 53s | ||||||
| 12/18/25 | Building a Healthcare Empire Together: Marriage, Entrepreneurship, and Lessons from Care to CEO | Welcome to episode 12 of Care to CEO! In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Crystal Smith and her husband, Ryan Smith, pull back the curtain on what it's really like to build a healthcare business and a life together as a married couple. The duo dives into their journey from chaos to structure, navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and the unique challenges of balancing work, family, and faith. You'll hear candid stories about taking leaps of faith, overcoming business disagree... | 30m 10s | ||||||
| 12/9/25 | Real Mentorship Revealed: Building Legacy and Confidence in the Home Care Business | Welcome back to Care to CEO, the show where real-life experiences transform into ownership, leadership, and lasting legacy. In today’s episode, host Crystal Smith, an entrepreneur, mentor, and advocate for breaking down barriers in the care industry, dives deep into the power of mentorship that doesn’t just hand out surface-level advice but lifts the curtain and truly opens doors. You’ll hear Crystal Smith reflect on her journey from feeling like an outsider, struggling with imposter syndrome... | 1h 03m 36s | ||||||
| 10/18/25 | How to Price Your Care Services With Confidence and Shift Into a CEO Mindset | Welcome to the 10th episode of Care to CEO! This is the show where caregivers learn to step confidently into entrepreneurship and turn their passion for helping others into thriving, profitable businesses. In this milestone episode, care business expert Crystal Smith gives an honest deep dive into one of the trickiest (and most crucial) parts of running a business: pricing. So many caregivers struggle with putting a dollar value on the work that comes so naturally to them. Crystal shares her ... | 38m 46s | ||||||
| 9/15/25 | Building Loyalty in Care: How to Keep Clients and Grow Your Agency | Welcome back to Care to CEO, the podcast where we empower real people to build thriving care businesses. In this episode, the inspiring Crystal Smith digs into a topic that’s truly at the heart of any successful care company: client retention. Crystal shares lessons learned from her years of experience, from landing that vital first client to building systems that keep clients, families, and caseworkers coming back. You’ll hear practical tips on how to make new clients feel safe from day one,... | 32m 21s | ||||||
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| 8/12/25 | From Caregiver to CEO: How Anyone Can Launch a Successful Home Care Business | Welcome back to Care to CEO, the podcast that proves extraordinary care businesses are built by ordinary people; no white coats or business degrees required. In today’s episode, you´ll hear from the inspiring Crystal Smith, owner, coach, and mentor, who’s living proof that all you need is heart, commitment, and the right guidance to step into the world of home care entrepreneurship. Think you need a ton of experience, medical credentials, or deep pockets to start your own home care agency? Th... | 19m 35s | ||||||
| 7/22/25 | Turning Dreams Into Dollars: How to Land Your First Paying Client in Care | Welcome back to Care to CEO, the go-to podcast for people dreaming of building real businesses in the care industry. In today’s episode, Crystal Smith takes us on the journey from securing a license to landing that all-important first paying client. Crystal shares the unfiltered story behind her entrepreneurial beginnings: the mistakes, the setbacks, the hustle, and the invaluable lessons she learned along the way. She digs into why trust, reputation, and word-of-mouth matter far more than fl... | 42m 44s | ||||||
| 7/9/25 | Turning Soft Skills Into CEO Strength: Crystal Smith’s Journey to Leadership | Welcome back to Care to CEO, the podcast where everyday caregivers transform into confident care entrepreneurs. In this episode, Crystal Smith - Mother, former CNA, Black Woman CEO, and City Councilwoman - digs into the real, often untold truth: women of color, especially caregivers, are not the underdogs. In fact, they’re uniquely built for business leadership. Crystal shares her inspiring journey from managing a multigenerational household to founding her own care business and winning a cit... | 29m 49s | ||||||
| 6/21/25 | Building a Bulletproof Care Business: Staffing, Systems, and Sanity with Crystal Smith | Welcome back to another episode of Care to CEO, the show where caregivers and everyday people get the inside scoop on building confident, sustainable care businesses. In today’s episode, host Crystal Smith — a care business owner who’s seen it all — is here to dig into the often overlooked, “unsexy” essentials that keep your business alive: finding the right team, setting up effective systems, and keeping your own sanity intact. Crystal shares her candid journey, from the early days of hiring... | 29m 14s | ||||||
| 5/30/25 | The Ugly Truth: Surviving Burnout, Staffing Nightmares, and Hard Lessons in Care Business | Welcome back to Care to CEO, the podcast where caregivers become confident care entrepreneurs. In this candid episode, “The Ugly Truth: The Hardest Parts of Running a Care Business,” host Crystal Smith pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build and sustain a care-based business. You’ll hear Crystal’s raw reflections on staffing nightmares, staying compliant, emotional burnout, and those moments when everything seems to fall apart at once. She shares personal stories, like the unf... | 49m 15s | ||||||
| 5/13/25 | From Caregiver to CEO: Step-by-Step Licensing and Getting Paid in the Care Industry | Welcome back to Care to CEO, the podcast that helps caregivers and underdogs take bold steps toward confident business ownership in the care industry! In this episode, host Crystal Smith cuts through the confusion around getting licensed —and getting paid — for a home care business. Crystal shares her personal journey, practical steps, and plenty of hard-won wisdom on how to navigate the paperwork, state requirements, and the all-important approval process to become a Medicaid or state-funded... | 44m 29s | ||||||
| 5/5/25 | The Untold Opportunities in Group Homes and Non-Skilled Care for Everyday Caregivers | Welcome back to Care to CEO, the podcast that empowers caregivers, everyday people, and underdogs to embrace their inner entrepreneur - especially in the care industry. In today’s episode, host Crystal Smith, a trailblazer in group homes and behavioral health housing, to uncover a business opportunity most of us have never even considered owning: the group home and non-skilled care business. Crystal shares her inspiring journey from caregiver to CEO, breaking down myths about the indust... | 39m 17s | ||||||
| 4/28/25 | From Caregiver to CEO: Crystal Smith’s Journey of Compassion, Resilience, and Entrepreneurial Growth | Welcome to Episode 1 of Care to CEO! In this inspiring kickoff, we introduce you to our host: Crystal Smith, a remarkable caregiver-turned-entrepreneur who shares her heartfelt journey from humble beginnings as a caretaker for her great-grandmother to becoming the CEO of a home care business. Crystal opens up about her childhood in Canton, Ohio, her family’s strong work ethic, and how the invaluable skills she learned caring for loved ones naturally evolved into running her own business. ... | 44m 52s | ||||||
| 4/9/25 | Care to CEO - By Crystal Smith - Show Promo | The only podcast built for underdog entrepreneurs, everyday people, and caregivers who want to build their own care-based business (Group Homes, Home Care, Foster Care, Behavioral Health Housing, Veteran Housing, etc.) without a trust fund or a fancy degree. This show is hosted by Crystal Smith, a former CNA turned CEO & City Councilwoman, who shares the real, unfiltered, from-the-trenches playbook, helping you focus on the transformation journey from being an overworked and underpaid wor... | 0m 42s | ||||||
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5 placements across 4 markets.
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5 placements across 4 markets.